This biographical data was taken from the Federal Judicial Center [link] on Aug 15, 2016:

Butler, Pierce

Born March 17, 1866, in Dakota County, MNDied November 16, 1939, in Washington, DC

Federal Judicial Service:Associate Justice, Supreme Court of the United StatesNominated by Warren G. Harding on December 5, 1922, to a seat vacated by William R. Day. Confirmed by the Senate on December 21, 1922, and received commission on December 21, 1922. Service terminated on November 16, 1939, due to death.